The rapper recently dropped a racy new video for Lookin Ass N*gga, but it isn't her black pasties or assault rifles that are getting her in trouble.

It's the artwork (below) that features an iconic photo of activist Malcom X that has critics talking. And Nicki is listening!

In natural Minajesty fashion, she took to Instagram to address the controversy head-on, writing:

"What seems to be the issue now? Do you have a problem with me referring to the people Malcolm X was ready to pull his gun out on as Lookin Ass Niggaz? Well, I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single. This is a conversation. Not a single. I am in the video shooting at Lookin Ass Niggaz and there happened to be an iconic photo of Malcolm X ready to do the same thing for what he believed in!!!! It is in no way to undermine his efforts and legacy. I apologize to the Malcolm X estate if the meaning of the photo was misconstrued. The word "nigga" causes so much debate in our community while the "nigga" behavior gets praised and worship. Let's not. Apologies again to his family. I have nothing but respect an adoration for u. The photo was removed hours ago. Thank you."

Does Nicki's artistic intent in using the photo valid? Does it even come across? What do U think?

6 comments to “Nicki Minaj's Controversial Lookin Ass N*gga Artwork Stirs Up A Response From Her! Is She Standing By What She Created?”

She's just embarrassing herself & black people everywhere by writing stupid songs like this. And after everything that happened in Colorado & Newtown, why are people still making videos like this? Fail.

i am glad she took the pic down out of respect. because some peoples too it the wrong, and making her look like something she is not, anyways i like the song but like i said i am glad she too the pic down even though i know what she was saying.

Its more like an intro to a hotter track. Nicki in her hiphop bag righr now. I think she bored with the pop shit some people wanna hear. She knows what shes doing. The responses to the jawn is crazy. These dudes really mad and she could of went harder if she wanted. It was funny to me. I got it. I liked it. She even got trey songs hyped up and he a rich ni**a. Ni**a Ni**a.